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Lead Structural Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent Lundy

Elkridge (MD)

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USD 109,000 - 169,000

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Job summary

Sargent Lundy is seeking a Project Lead Structural Engineer to manage a team and oversee diverse structural engineering projects. Candidates should have extensive experience in materials, structural analysis, and design standards, alongside strong leadership and communication skills. This role offers excellent career advancement opportunities within an award-winning company known for its contributions to nuclear engineering.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plans
Generous paid time off
401(k) plan
Tuition Assistance
Employee Referral Bonus

Qualifications

  • Ten or more years of experience in design and analysis of industrial structures.
  • Proficiency with design codes such as ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI.
  • Experience in on-site construction support valued but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Guide a team of structural engineers and interface with clients.
  • Direct the preparation of design calculations and documentation.
  • Perform structural analysis and design using advanced tools.

Skills

Structural Analysis
Team Guidance
Communication Skills

Education

BSCE with emphasis in Structural Engineering
MSCE degree

Tools

STAAD
SAP2000
SAFE
STRUDL
ANSYS

Job description

Description

This is a Project Lead Structural Engineer position that offers a variety of interesting and challenging opportunities in structural engineering and will provide an excellent opportunity to advance your career. In this position you will guide a team of structural engineers, interface with clients and engineers from other disciplines as well as manage a variety of exciting projects. This position will enable you to:

  • Apply your knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design in the successful execution of assigned tasks
  • Work on a wide range of projects for various clients and interface with them as required
  • Direct the preparation and review of design calculations, specifications, reports and other deliverables and support designers with drawing development.
  • Supervise and mentor others in the development of quality engineering deliverables
  • Perform the structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, and foundations using our state-of-the-art computer tools
  • Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs
Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential Skills and Experience:

  • BSCE with emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
  • Ten or more years of experience working as a member of a project team in the design and analysis of industrial / heavy commercial or nuclear facility structures
  • Proficiency with structural analysis software such as STAAD, SAP2000, SAFE, STRUDL, or ANSYS
  • Proficiency with design codes and standards such as ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Valued, but Not Required:

  • MSCE degree
  • On-siteconstruction support experience
  • PE or SE license
Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance
  • Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-Up Daycare
  • FSA & HSA
  • 401(k)
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Account
  • Merit Scholarship Program
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Corporate Charitable Giving Program
  • Tuition Assistance
  • First Professional Licensure Bonus
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Flexible Work Arrangements
Compensation Range
$109,410.00 - $168,770.00
About This Business Unit

Join Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group and be part of a team driving the future of clean, carbon-free energy. Since 1954, we’ve been a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, with expertise spanning small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor technology (ART), and first-of-a-kind commercial reactor restart projects. Our work supports life extensions and digital modernization of existing nuclear plants, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives with the Department of State, and international nuclear new-build projects. With a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we provide cutting-edge solutions that power communities worldwide while reducing emissions. Shape the future of global energy with us!

Awards & Recognition
Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.

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